Charlie Sheen Reveals How Lifelong Struggle with Stuttering Led Him to Drink

Actor Charlie Sheen sat down with Good Morning America host Michael Strahan to discuss his stutter, rehab, and using alcohol to “soften the edges.”

Back-to-School Resources

Your homework this week: Check out our resources for parents and teachers.

Don’t Leave Home Without It

Have you ever been stopped for speeding or had trouble when questioned coming through airport security? If you have, whether you stutter or not, you know how tough these two situations can be.

A-19 Scale for Children Who Stutter

Susan Andre and Barry Guitar, University of Vermont

Download Scale Here

Establish rapport with the child, and make sure that he or she is physically comfortable before beginning administration. Explain the task to the child and make sure he or she understands what is required. Some simple directions might be used:

Back to School: The Video Every Parent and Teacher Should See

As families and teachers prepare for the start of school, stuttering in the classroom, the lunchroom, and the playground remain challenging and problematic for many.

For Many Kids, the ‘Scariest Day of the Year’ is the First Day of School

Kids are just getting out of school for the summer, but for many parents and teachers, it’s already time to start preparing for going back to class.

University Resources

From materials for the college classroom to resources for the university clinic, the Stuttering Foundation has many options for instructors.

Back to the Basics: The ABCs of Stuttering

In The ABCs of Stuttering, students courageously share what it's like to stutter, how it makes them feel, and how it affects their participation at school.

As School Starts Back, Do Less Not More: School SLPs and Stuttering

If you are like most school-based SLPs, the start of a school year is a mixed bag of hopes, ambitions, optimism, and, of course, logistics.

Drawings and Letters Fly In

Check out what landed in our mailbox from kids around the world.

In Their Own Words: Kids Who Stutter Star in Animated Video

In this new video from The Stuttering Foundation, viewers meet other kids who recount how they handle challenges such as teasing, speaking out in class, and teaching others about stuttering.

Meet Cardinal Chomali

Cardinal Fernando Chomali Garib of Chile is not only a person who stutters, but is outspoken about his struggles with stuttering.

Remembering Bobby Sherman

The world received the sad news that former teen idol Bobby Sherman died at the age of 81.

Read Our Summer Magazine

A collection of artwork, letters, and fun for kids by kids.

For Many Kids, the ‘Scariest Day of the Year’ is the First Day of School

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5 Tips to Help Students Who Stutter Have a Great School Year

22 Participants from 8 Countries Attend Workshop on Stuttering

The workshop, Using Cognitive Approaches with People Who Stutter, took place in Boston.

Road Doesn't Have to be Rocky for Those Who Stutter

National Stuttering Awareness Week earlier this month brought much-needed attention to stuttering, which affects 1% of adults and 5% of children worldwide.

Mitch Guerra Brings Stuttering and Resilience to 'Survivor'

Mitch’s appearance on Survivor provided further understanding about stuttering for all who watched, as well as inspiration and hope to those who stutter.

Remembering Roger John Ingham

"Those who worked with Roger found a man with a profound and lifelong passion for his work, which could ignite similar passions in others."

Q&A with Raphael Stark

"I presently live in Honolulu, Hawaii; where I was born and raised. I am a homeschooled student beginning my senior year this fall. I am also the President of a nonprofit I founded in 2021 called CHATS: Caring For Hawaii Teens With Speech Challenges."

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is well-known across the globe as an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive.

Self-Therapy is Free!

With the right approach, self-therapy can be effective

Memphis, Tenn. (May 8, 2025) — To mark National Stuttering Awareness Week (May 12-18), our classic book, Self-Therapy for the Stutterer, is now available as a 65-minute film from The Stuttering Foundation (StutteringHelp.org).

Self-Therapy is Free!

With the right approach, self-therapy can be effective.

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